Coolavin ( Irish ''Cúl ó bhFionn'') is a historical barony in south

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. It was created from the ancient

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of An Corann. The O'Garas were originally Lords of Coolavin. They were succeeded by the MacDermotts, a family of the Milesian

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, who still claim their head to be the Prince of Coolavin to this day.

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Baronies of County Sligo {{sligo-geo-stub